NAELA Annual Conference Tackles Top Issues Facing Elder and Special Needs Law Attorneys

VIENNA, Va., March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Registration is open for the annual conference of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the leading professional association dedicated to improving the quality of legal services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. The two-day event, held in Bellevue, Washington, May 8-9, will offer attendees the opportunity to earn up to 10 continuing legal education (CLE) credits while learning about some of the most timely and impactful issues facing attorneys serving older adults, people with disabilities, and their families.

Conference sessions will include topics such as:

• Helping clients detect and avoid common scams
• Navigating elder law ethics in the age of artificial intelligence
• Striking a balance between privacy rights and guardianship
• Securing housing options for people with disabilities to foster independence
• Ensuring peace of mind when planning for the future of adult children with disabilities

Additionally, Matthew Goerke, a renowned memory expert, will deliver the keynote speech. The creator of the Memory Switch Program, Goerke will share proven techniques to help attorneys build instant recall memory.

Before the conference, attendees can take part in an intensive, one-day workshop on mastering complex trusts. The May 7 workshop, which is available for an additional fee, will offer the latest techniques on asset protection, benefits preservation, and tax optimization when planning trusts.

"In today's ever-changing legal, regulatory, and political environment, it's imperative for attorneys serving older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers to access top-notch information so they can successfully advocate for their clients," said NAELA CEO Alexander T. Graham. "NAELA's annual conference provides attendees with powerful tools and expert knowledge to ensure their clients have the legal, health, social, and financial care they need to live their best lives."

Registration for the conference is open to NAELA members and the public. Members can save $100 if they register before the March 31 early-bird deadline. Learn more at NAELA.org/Annual_Conference.

About NAELA
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) is the leading professional association dedicated to improving the quality of legal services for older Americans and individuals with disabilities. With more than 4,000 members and 33 active state chapters, NAELA provides elder and special needs law attorneys with education, advocacy, community, and the resources they need to better serve their clients. Learn more at NAELA.org.

SOURCE National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)